It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.

The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.

In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.

A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.